MassVoter.com← Ashland Select BoardAshland Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
July 15, 2026
5 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Brandi Kinsman, Claudia Bennett, Makeda Keegan, Yolanda Greaves, Joseph Magnani
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Pursuant to the Town of Ashland Charter Article V, Section 5-3, the Select Board approves the temporary delegation dated July 14, 2026, by the Town Manager to the two Assistant Town Managers
Motion: Ms. Greaves made the following motion: Pursuant to the Town of Ashland Charter Article V, Section 5-3, the Select Board approves the temporary delegation dated July 14, 2026, by the Town Manager to the two Assistant Town Managers. Ms. Bennett seconded the motion. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Greaves made the following motion: Pursuant to the Town of Ashland Charter Article V, Section 5-3, the Select Board approves the temporary delegation dated July 14, 2026, by the Town Manager to the two Assistant Town Managers. Ms. Bennett seconded the motion. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Bennett)
Accept the donation of a Little Library and self- sustaining garden at Kidspot donated by Howie Axelrod, with very much thanks in memory of his wife Nancy
Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to accept the donation of a Little Library and self- sustaining garden at Kidspot donated by Howie Axelrod, with very much thanks in memory of his wife Nancy. Mr. Magnani seconded the motion. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to accept the donation of a Little Library and self- sustaining garden at Kidspot donated by Howie Axelrod, with very much thanks in memory of his wife Nancy. Mr. Magnani seconded the motion. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Magnani)
Sign and post the warrant for the 2026 State Primary as presented
Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned that the Board sign and post the warrant for the 2026 State Primary as presented. Ms. Keegan seconded the motion. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned that the Board sign and post the warrant for the 2026 State Primary as presented. Ms. Keegan seconded the motion. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Keegan)
Approve the consent agenda
Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to approve the consent agenda; Ms. Bennett seconded the motion. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to approve the consent agenda; Ms. Bennett seconded the motion. Vote: 5-0-0. Motion approved..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Bennett)
Adjourn
Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to adjourn; the motion was seconded by Ms. Benneit. Vote: 5-0-0, The motion was approved.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Greaves motioned to adjourn; the motion was seconded by Ms. Benneit. Vote: 5-0-0, The motion was approved..” (Motion: Greaves, second: Bennett)
From the Ashland Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no Select Board photos): WACA-TV Ashland videos — Brandi Kinsman (July 2026), Makeda Keegan (September 2026), Joseph Magnani (May 2026), Yolanda Greaves (May 2025) and Claudia Bennett (March 2025). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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